State police officers bashed the window of a minivan with five kids inside after their mother refused to cooperate and got violent over a speeding ticket.

“I just don’t see where the immediate threat was,” said Taos Mayor Darren Cordova. “People are questioning (whether) deadly force was required. Maybe there could be a lot that's learned from this traffic stop.”

Officers shot her car when she fled a second time.

“Certainly I have concerns about the behavior that I observed,” said State Police Chief Pete Kassetas.

The district attorney, Donald Gallegos, charged a 14-year-old boy for attacking the officers. He also charged the boy’s mother, Oriana Farrell, with child abuse.

“Was there any intent that a crime be committed by these officers? And obviously, there's no evidence to that,” said Gallegos. “(She) put her children in great risk of harm or even death.”

Farrell shared a text message statement with KOAT Action 7 News.

“Greetings,” she said. “Thank you for your interest in my case. Due to my attorney’s advice, I am prohibited from speaking publicly or to the press at this time. Blessings to you and yours. Peace and love.”

Gallegos and Cordova have received many phone calls and emails from people expressing their opinions and concerns about the situation. Some tourists are even questioning if it’s safe to visit Taos.

The officers involved are still working their normal shifts.

Gallegos said if any more evidence comes out of the department’s internal investigation, he will reconsider charges.

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